Honor Mission
Gerard "Jerry" Jenkins
United States Air Force
Vietnam War Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 09/11/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of US Air Force Vietnam Veteran Gerard " Jerry" Jenkins has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Jenkins passed on 4 September 2025, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Jenkins entered the Air Force on 15 April 1966, and trained as a Personnel Specialist (AFSC 73250A). He served his nation for 42 months on active duty, including an 11 month tour of duty in Vietnam. On 18 December 1969, then Staff Sergeant (E-5) Gerard "Jerry" Jenkins was honorably discharged at McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, Washington. For his service to his nation he was awarded; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 1 Bronze Service Star, Republic Of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 Device and Small Arms Expert Ribbon.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/11/2025 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
Hoy Funeral Home
3855 Seneca St.
West Seneca, NY 14224
Acting Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bill Miller
Special Information:
Members will greet family at Hoy Funeral Home for escort of Mr. Jenkins and his loving family to Our Lady Of Victory, Lackawanna, NY, for Mass of Christian Burial. Make sure your large flags are clean and bring water. Weather looks good for the escort.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/11/2025 at 11:00am
Second Location:
Hillcrest Cemetery
5223 Abbott Rd.
Hamburg, NY 14075
Acting Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bill Miller
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand flag line for arriving cortege for Mr. Jenkins military honors and interment. Thank you for standing for our veterans and their familys.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 09/07; MER
